GCU London Train Business Leaders Future

Tuesday, 27 March 2012

With the global spotlight shining on
the UK this year, a London university is set to launch a business
course aimed at moulding international business leaders of the
future.

The one-year post-graduate programme at GCU London has been
built around expectations of international businesses to ensure
students are equipped with the skills needed to thrive in the
global marketplace.

International Business lecturer Emily Thomson said: "With
international trading on the rise as well as events such as the
Olympics and the Golden Jubilee putting the UK firmly on the map it
is becoming even more important that business graduates have a
sound knowledge of national and international policy within a
global context.

"In the UK we are still experiencing the effects of the economic
downturn and it is vital that those entering employment within the
business sector are equipped with skills which will set them apart
from the competition."

GCU London's MSc in International Business explores issues
surrounding the global economic crisis and the impact emerging
economies in Asia and Latin America are having on international
trade.

Students are given the chance to work on 'live' case studies
where they tackle issues facing companies wishing to expand into
international markets.

In recent years, international business students at GCU London's
sister university, Glasgow Caledonian University, have done market
research to produce international business development plans for a
number of companies including ones in the logistics, IP and online
retailing sectors.

Emily added: "The MSc International Business course at GCU
London puts employability at the forefront and involves key
international companies which will offer their expertise to
students.

"The course launched two years ago at Glasgow Caledonian
University and has proved extremely popular, so it is on the
strength of this that we have branched out to offering the course
at GCU London."

Following the course graduates will be equipped to assume
managerial roles within a variety of organisations, ranging from
businesses engaged in exporting, multinational companies, and a
range of governmental and non-governmental organisations.

GCU London is a postgraduate university campus, offering
professionally accredited Masters level courses in the heart of the
city.

Established in 2010 by Glasgow Caledonian University - one of
Scotland's most dynamic and forward looking universities - GCU
London provides a stimulating state-of-the-art learning environment
against the backdrop of vibrant Spitalfields.

Combining an effective balance of academic study and practical
experience, GCU London offers courses including Banking and
Finance, Risk Management, International Fashion Marketing,
International Human Resource Management , Construction Management
and the first ever UK MBA in Luxury Brand Marketing.